19
Participants
Start Date
September 30, 2014
Primary Completion Date
September 30, 2017
Study Completion Date
September 30, 2017
Supervised and Home Based Exercise
Participants will come to our community based research office for up to 50 min/session, 3-days/week of supervised exercise for 8-weeks. The exercise intensity will be tailored between 60-80% of their VO2max, as determined during baseline testing and with a rating of perceived exertion (RPE) of 11-14 on the 20-point scale.
Stretching Control Group
Participants randomized into the control group will be provided an informational booklet with stretching techniques and exercises and will be asked to stretch at least 20-minutes a day for the duration of the study.
Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Research, Washington D.C.
American Cancer Society, Inc.
OTHER
Georgetown University
OTHER